How to get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus?

From Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus

To get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R1 bus from Skien Stasjon station to Skien Landmannstorget station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M2 bus and finally take the FX651 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Skien Stasjon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kristiansand on the Moovit app.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R1R1
Bus - M2M2
Bus - FX651FX651
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Skien Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Stasjon
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Bø Stasjon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Skjelsvik Via Tollnes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FX651FX651
    Wait for bus
    FX651
    Kristiansand
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand

The distance between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand is approximately 184.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kristiansand – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand

To check the bus schedule from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skien Stasjon) and destination (Kristiansand), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line M2, Bus line FX651.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand?

    The R1 bus line goes from Skien Stasjon station near Skien Stasjon in Skien to Skien Landmannstorget station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Skien Landmannstorget station near Kristiansand.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus?

    The total travel time between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand by bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skien Stasjon to get to Kristiansand?

    Get on the R1 bus from the Skien Stasjon stop near Skien Stasjon in Skien.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand?

    Get off the bus at the Skien Landmannstorget stop, which is closest to Kristiansand.

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